The following outlines the essential information with which a new CONSER member needs to be made acquainted before beginning CONSER cataloging and the new member review period. This is usually accomplished through one-on-one training of the new institution's operations representative by an experienced CONSER cataloger, but may also be achieved in part by other forms of communication and by the trainee's study of the CONSER Editing Guide. The purpose of this training is to establish a practical familiarity with the procedures, policies, and information sources used routinely in the development and maintenance of the CONSER database. Mastery of this knowledge comes over the course of a CONSER career through regular consultation of CONSER documentation, practical experience, and communication with peers.

A. Introduction: What It Means to be a CONSER Member

A1. Background (for general discussion with new member)

A1.1. Rationale for CONSER and benefits of being a CONSER member (cf. CEG A1.1, A2, A4.1)